Description
Turn your everyday cheese board into a Mediterranean masterpiece with this easy baked feta recipe. Tangy feta is nestled in a bath of olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, and briny green olives, then roasted until it’s golden, melty, and irresistibly creamy. Whether you’re after a quick appetizer, an elegant party dish, or a satisfying addition to lunch, this warm, savory treat brings a burst of bold, sunny flavors with barely any effort. This easy recipe fits beautifully into Mediterranean diet ideas, healthy snack options, or your favorite quick appetizer lineup.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 block (8 ounces) feta cheese
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
1/2 cup green olives, pitted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the feta block in a small baking dish.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and top with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and garlic.
4. Sprinkle oregano and red pepper flakes (if using) over the top.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly.
6. Broil for 2–3 minutes to lightly brown the top.
7. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh parsley.
8. Serve warm with bread, pita, or crackers.
Notes
This recipe works best with a high-quality block of full-fat feta in brine.
Add kalamata olives or cherry tomatoes for an extra twist of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 dish
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg